XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade SSD is widely praised for its easy installation, fast performance, and great value for money. Users report it works well on both PC and PS5, with speeds close to advertised specs. However, one user warns that the heatsink is not easily removable and can cause damage if forced, which is a notable concern for some.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Works well on PC and PS5
- Reliable for data storage
Cons
- Heatsink not easily removable
- Risk of damage when removing heatsink
- Heatsink adhesive hardens over time
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD Black SN850X is highly praised for its blazing speed, reliability, and value, often compared favorably to pricier alternatives like Samsung and Solidigm. Users report excellent performance in gaming (especially PS5) and general use, with a few concerns about potential issues mitigated by firmware updates. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier NVMe drive, especially when on sale.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Excellent value for money
- Reliable high-capacity storage
- Great for PS5
- Easy installation
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- No heatsink included
- Pricey when not on sale
Scores
Specifications
| XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | Innogrit IG5236A1 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong endurance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong random (90th percentile)90th %ile
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 2.3x better value for money
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 18 specs.
